Tag: Obi
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Why FG is Targeting NDC: Aiming to Keep Me Off the Ballot — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that elements within the Federal Government are actively working to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday as a guest speaker at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at…
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Kwankwaso Could Ruin Your 2027 Political Bid – Ayodele Warns Obi Against Political Alliance
By Paul Joseph The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi against entering into a political alliance with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that such a partnership could undermine Obi’s chances of securing Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. In a statement issued through his media aide, Osho…
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Presidency Reacts to Obi’s “One-Term, Gun to My Head” Remark
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Presidency has reacted strongly to Peter Obi renewed pledge to serve only one term if elected president, insisting that such political promises must be taken with caution. The controversy erupted on May 14, 2026, after Obi, in a televised interview, reaffirmed that he would not stay in office beyond four…
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Even with a Gun to my Head, I Won’t Stay Beyond four years – Obi Reaffirms One-Term Presidency Vow
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to serve only a single term if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that no circumstance (including extreme pressure) would make him extend his tenure beyond four years. The statement resurfaced on May 14, 2026, during a televised interview…
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Obi Predicts Credible Poll as Hashim Faults INEC Timetable Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed confidence that Nigeria will conduct a free, fair, and credible election in 2027 despite growing concerns over political tensions and electoral preparations ahead of the polls. Obi made the remarks on May 11, 2026, during the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic…
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Kwankwaso Endorses NDC’s Southern Presidency Zoning for 2027
By Paul Joseph Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has thrown his weight behind the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as a step toward fairness, unity and national reconciliation. Speaking during the party’s National Convention in Abuja on Saturday, Kwankwaso…
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NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the southern region of the country. The decision was reached on Saturday during the party’s national convention, where delegates also agreed that the party’s presidential candidate for the 2031 election would emerge from the North. The resolution…
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Cleric Rejects Obi–Kwankwaso Alliance, Urges Northern Muslims to Back Muslim Candidate
By Paul Joseph A prominent northern cleric, Sheikh Barrister Ishaq Adam Kano, has rejected the reported political alignment between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), warning Muslims in the North against supporting a non-Muslim presidential candidate in 2027. In a viral video address, Sheikh Kano criticised ongoing efforts by some…
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“He lacks commitment to building any party” — APC Mocks Obi Exit From ADC
By Paul Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of failing to remain within and develop any political party over time. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the remarks while reacting to Obi’s recent political movements and reported realignments ahead of the…
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ADC Coalition Crisis Deepens as Obi, Kwankwaso Reportedly Move Toward NDC Realignment
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Political tensions within Nigeria’s opposition bloc have escalated as reports suggest that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are preparing to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the emerging National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections. May 2,…
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Obi, South-East Leaders Meet Jonathan as 2027 Talks Deepen
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Peter Obi and key South-East political leaders have intensified pre-2027 consultations, holding a strategic closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan amid growing calls for opposition realignment. 27 April 2026 — The high-level engagement, held in Abuja, reportedly focused on Nigeria’s political direction and possible coalition-building ahead of the next general…
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Obi Hosts EU Envoy at Onitsha Residence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hosted a European Union envoy at his residence in Onitsha as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements. The visit took place on April 22, 2026, where Obi received the envoy in a closed-door meeting at his home, marking another interaction between…
